Hecht & Bannier Bandol Red - 2013 (750ml) Israel Thick and oily in texture

Thick and oily in texture with an extremely fruity and mellow taste which gives way to a sweet liquorice and aniseed flavour as it opens up

his stunning blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a big

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While the mouthfeel is a tad thin (a byproduct of lower proof) the palate is flavorful all the same

Altare continues to push forward with new experiments

Hecht & Bannier Bandol Red - 2013 (750ml) Israel Thick and oily in textureThis is a wine that showcases the Mourvdre grape (80% of the blend). That gives a wonderful perfumed wine, bringing out fine tannins and a rich structure. Aged in wood for 20 months, the wine has a spicy edge to balance the ripe black plum flavors. It is only just ready to drink and will be much better from 2018. Wine Enthusiast 92 points